scoping
n. uncountablen. the process of looking at a project to see how big it is and what it will take to finish it. You do this to make sure you have enough time, money, and people to get the job done right.
n. the process of determining the boundaries, scale, and feasibility of a project or task. Often involves identifying the specific objectives, resources, and constraints required for successful completion.
The team is doing some scoping before they start the new software project.
Initial scoping revealed that the project would require more developers than the company currently had on staff.
Effective project management begins with rigorous scoping to ensure that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the deliverables and the timeline required for their realization.